A129 Mangusta vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Overview

The A129 Mangusta and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.3x the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.

The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 9 years before the A129 Mangusta (1974 vs 1983).

A129 Mangusta

Italian attack helicopter, designed in the 1980s, extensively deployed for reconnaissance, fire support, and anti-armour operations.
Agusta A129 Mangusta Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta
First flight 15 September 1983
Year introduced 1990
Number produced 60 units
Average unit price $22 million
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UH-60 Black Hawk

American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 5000 units
Average unit price $21 million
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A129 Mangusta

Wingspan 11.9 m ◉
Height 3.4 m ◉
Length 12.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 278 km/h ◉
Operational range 510 km ◉
Service ceiling 4,724 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg ◉
Empty weight 2,530 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW ◉

UH-60 Black Hawk

Wingspan 16.4 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 19.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 294 km/h ◉
Operational range 590 km ◉
Service ceiling 5,791 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,819 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 11 years before the A129 Mangusta which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.

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